The risk of knee osteoarthritis in non-industrial societies is greater than previously realised and should be investigated. Introduction Osteoarthritis is a common condition that makes a person’s joints stiff and painful, particularly in the morning. It is caused by thinning of the cartilage within the joints, which allows the bones to rub against each other. […]
Category: Osteoarthritis
Physical activity
This is the lay version of the EULAR recommendations for physical activity in people with inflammatory arthritis or osteoarthritis. The original publication can be downloaded from the EULAR website: www.eular.org. Rausch Osthoff AK, et al. 2018 EULAR recommendations for physical activity in people with inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2018;77:1251–1260 doi:10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-213585 Introduction EULAR […]
Bisphosphonates may reduce the need for joint replacement in people with osteoarthritis
In this study of older women with osteoarthritis in their knees, fewer bisphosphonate users went on to need knee replacement surgery INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis is a common condition that makes a person’s joints stiff and painful, particularly in the morning. It is caused by changes in the whole joint tissues, including thinning of the cartilage within […]
No benefit to arthroscopic surgery for meniscus tears
People with meniscus tears in the knee joint do not benefit from having arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. INTRODUCTION In your knee, there are two curved-shaped layers of fibrous cartilage called meniscus. They act as a shock-absorber pad within your knee joint between the bones and cartilage of your thigh and lower leg. As people age, various […]
Chondroitin sulfate works as well as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for relieving the pain of knee osteoarthritis
Chondroitin sulfate works as well as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for relieving the pain of knee osteoarthritis Pharmaceutical-grade chondriotin sulfate 4&6 should be considered a first-line treatment for people with osteoarthritis of the knee. Introduction Osteoarthritis is a common condition that makes a person’s joints stiff and painful, particularly in the morning. It is caused […]
Eating more fibre may reduce the pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis
Including more dietary fibre can reduce pain and symptoms in people with osteoarthritis in their knees Introduction Osteoarthritis is a common condition that makes a person’s joints stiff and painful. It is caused by thinning of the cartilage within the joints, which allows the bones to rub against each. Joint swelling and pain are frequent […]
High-dose fish oil is no better than low-dose for osteoarthritis of the knee
Standard fish oil capsules offer relief for people with painful osteoarthritis. INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis is a condition that makes a person’s joints stiff and painful. It is caused by thinning of the cartilage within the joints, which allows the bones to rub against each other. It is the most common of all the different types of […]
Adalimumab has no impact on pain in osteoarthritis
Adalimumab was not superior to placebo for relieving pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the hands. INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis is a condition that makes a person’s joints stiff and painful, particularly in the morning. It is caused by thinning of the cartilage within the joints, which allows the bones to rub against each other. It is […]
Osteoarthritis may not be a simple ‘wear and tear’ disease
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and is widely considered to be a disease caused by simple wear and tear. However, the latest research suggests that local inflammation may be an important aspect of the disease. INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis is a common condition that makes a person’s joints stiff and painful, particularly in the […]
Identifying indicators for quality of care in osteoarthritis
Quality indicators can act as a measure of how well osteoarthritis patients are being treated, and how likely they are to receive a particular level of care from their general practitioner (GP). INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis is a common condition that makes a person’s joints stiff and painful, particularly in the morning. It is a frequent reason […]
